SUSTAINABLE FOR TOMORROW
As a family business, we take our social responsibility very seriously and design our entire value chain according to strict social, ecological, and economic principles.
Here you can learn about the goals we pursue in the field of sustainability and the projects we are already implementing today.
To the sustainability report:
(New NL report planned for 2026)
FAIR FOR ALL
At KÜBLER, we are aware of our responsibility as one of the market-leading manufacturers in our industry, which is why sustainable actions and decisions that take into account social, economic, and ecological concerns are of great importance to us.
For this reason, we have drafted a fundamental declaration that defines the company-wide understanding of sustainability and compliance as well as our related requirements for suppliers and service providers. Our goal is to further anchor the sustainability concept as an integral part of all corporate activities.
Fair Wear Foundation
People are at the center of our products. For 70 years, we have been manufacturing professional workwear designed to protect people. But who protects the people who make our products?
With our membership in the Fair Wear Foundation we reaffirm our commitment to responsible and socially sustainable production. This sends a clear signal for more transparency in our supply chain.
The Fair Wear Foundation offers an independent, internationally recognized framework based on the standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It combines credible audits, worker complaint mechanisms, and actionable improvement plans.
This membership helps us proactively identify and address risks, work more closely with our partners, and translate our values into measurable progress at the factory level. It also strengthens the credibility of our statements: through external monitoring, public reporting, and continuous improvement, our customers and stakeholders can trust that we not only set high standards but also consistently work to meet and exceed them.
This step complements our existing commitments and underscores our aspiration to contribute to a fairer textile industry.
TÜV RHEINLAND
Our products and services make a tangible contribution to the success of our partners and must deliver what the KÜBLER name promises: workwear of the highest quality.
Through continuous optimization of our processes, we always aim to provide the best possible performance and offer our customers only flawless products and services.
We are very well positioned to achieve this goal: Certification according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 by the world’s leading testing service provider TÜV Rheinland confirms that both our quality and environmental management meet the high requirements of the international standard.
STANDARD 100 BY OEKO-TEX®
Offering products that are harmless to health while providing the highest functionality is of great importance to us. The skin compatibility of the materials used plays a decisive role in this. Therefore, our products are tested for harmful substances and, with few exceptions, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified.
The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is an independent, internationally recognized testing and certification system. The world's leading health label for textiles stands like no other for "textile confidence." OEKO-TEX® certified products have been tested for harmful substances by independent testing institutes. This testing is subject to fixed limit values that partly exceed legal requirements.
GREEN BUTTON 2.0
The Green Button is a government seal for sustainable textiles. It systematically checks whether the company takes responsibility for compliance with human rights and environmental standards in their textile supply chains. Additionally, recognized labels must prove that the respective product was produced sustainably.
We have passed the certification for Green Button 2.0 and thus meet the further developed requirements of the textile label. With the seal, we also demonstrate that we promote living wages, set sustainability goals, and identify and address risks in our textile supply chains through a systematic analysis. Our certified and Green Button-labeled products will in the future only consist of approved fibers.
Human Rights
We are committed to our social responsibility to respect and promote human rights in all areas of our company and along our value chain.
This policy represents the views of KÜBLER regarding compliance with human rights and ethical behavior, both within our own company and throughout our value chain.
Code of Ethics
Fair and trustworthy cooperation is a matter of course for us.
Ethical Principles and behaviors are stated in our guideline and serve as a guide for our actions. This includes both our company and our value chain.
Environmental Policy
The textile industry is considered one of the most resource-intensive sectors worldwide.
We therefore commit ourselves to our social responsibility to observe and promote environmentally and resource-friendly behavior within our company and along our value chain.
CLIMATE PARTNER
ClimatePartner is one of the leading solution providers in climate protection for companies.
ClimatePartner implements tailored solutions for accounting and offsetting CO² emissions to make products, services, and companies climate neutral.
We have almost all of our printed products produced climate neutrally, thereby making an important contribution to environmental protection. In doing so, we rely on a broad network of printing companies with whom we have had a partnership for many years.
AMFORI BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE
We believe that living wages and reasonable working hours are a matter of course and essential for the quality of life of our employees. We do not accept child labor or working conditions that restrict or oppress people's freedom.
That is why we are a member of amfori, the world's leading business association for free and sustainable trade. We improve the social performance of our supply chain with the help of amfori BSCI.
GO GREEN
For environmentally friendly production and to protect natural resources, we work exclusively with suppliers who handle harmful substances in an extremely environmentally conscious manner or completely avoid them.
When selecting our logistics partners, we ensure that our letters and packages are shipped CO2-neutral.
Presentation of Risks and Measures KÜBLER
To identify the risks in our supply chain, we conducted a risk analysis at both the country and supplier levels.
The analysis was based on the sector risks outlined in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. Using this framework, specific country risks were assessed based on reliable external sources. Examples of external sources used include the ITUC Global Rights Index and the Environmental Performance Index. At the supplier level, mitigating measures and knowledge of actual negative impacts were taken into account to determine the individual risk of each supplier.
The identified risks were evaluated and prioritized according to likelihood of occurrence, severity, and our ability to influence.
In the risk analysis, we identified risks in the areas of working hours, wages, and corruption within garment manufacturing companies and prioritized them accordingly. To address these risks effectively and appropriately, we primarily rely on personal exchange with our suppliers through regular visits and raising awareness among management about the negative impacts.
At the same time, we review our own purchasing practices for aspects that may increase the risks related to working hours and wages. To ensure the effectiveness of our measures, we also use targeted reviews with social audits conducted by independent third parties.
In the area of wet processes, the risks of hazardous chemicals, water consumption and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions, have been prioritized. In addition to complying with local laws, we rely on training and education to raise awareness about the handling of chemicals and possibilities for reducing water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, in order to minimize the risks.
Furthermore, we promote the implementation of the OEKO-TEX® STeP certification among our suppliers who work in dyeing and finishing processes. In addition to social aspects, this certification also includes strict ecological limits and addresses water consumption and pollution as well as GHG emissions.
We are confident that these measures will minimize our identified risks and allow us to continue implementing our high social and ecological standards throughout our supply chain.
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Green Button 2.0 Reporting
With this report, KÜBLER communicates annually and in a target group-oriented manner to the public about the implementation of its corporate due diligence obligations in its own textile supply chains.
